Staff Education: Impact of Measurability and Training on SPD Workflows

This case study highlights the impact of adopting digital tracking in sterile processing at a Midwest healthcare facility, demonstrating how these tools provide measurability to…

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Ascendco Health Announces UF Health Shands as 2024 SPD of the Year

Ascendco Health Honors UF Health Shands as the 2024 SPD of the Year UF Health Shands recognized for its innovation, operational excellence, and dedication to…

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Optimizing Peer Audits: A Targeted Approach to Reducing Instrument-Related OR Events

This case study highlights a large health system in the Midwest’s commitment to patient safety through a novel approach to peer audits. By focusing on…

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Precision in the OR: Improving Event Tracking & Analysis

Introduction A large health system in the Midwest identified a critical need to refine the categorization of OR (Operating Room) quality events. Previously, a significant…

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Streamlining Sterilization: Data Analytics Drives Sustainable IUSS Reduction

Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) is crucial for emergencies when there’s insufficient time for standard sterilization protocols. While lifesaving, frequent IUSS use can lead to…

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Wrapping Up Waste: Transition from Disposable Wraps to Reusable Rigid Containers at UF Health

In a significant stride towards environmental responsibility and operational efficiency, UF Health has launched an ambitious sustainability project. This initiative, started last year, aims to…

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